%title% 18 suspected kidnappers arrested in Benue 247naijabaze
The Benue State Police Command has arrested 18 suspected kidnappersĀ in Ado Local Government Area of the state.
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Spokesperson of the command, SP. Catherine Anene, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, August 22, said the suspects were arrested while trying to bypass police checkpoints.Ā
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“About 07:30hrs information was received about suspected kidnappers who were trying to bypass police checkpoints at Utonkon road, Ado Local Government Area,” the PPRO stated.Ā
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“Police officers deployed to the area in collaboration with members of the community were able to intercept and arrest eighteen suspects all male of Ikpayongo, Gwer Local Government Area,”
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Items recovered from the suspects include; one AK-47 rifle and two magazines loaded with thirty rounds of 6.72mm live ammunition.
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She added that the investigation is still ongoing.
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